Brentford

2024 - 8 - 18

Brentford's Toney Dilemma: Left Out Yet Still Winning!

Ivan Toney Brentford - Crystal Palace - Ivan Toney - Premier League - Transfer Market - Yoane Wissa

Brentford kicks off the season with a win, but where's Ivan Toney? Let's just say transfer talks aren't helping!

As the new Premier League season dawned, Brentford faced Crystal Palace without their star striker Ivan Toney. The decision to sideline the 28-year-old forward, who had previously dazzled fans with 36 goals and 11 assists in 85 Premier League appearances, was largely influenced by ongoing transfer interest, particularly from Saudi side Al Ahli. Manager Thomas Frank confirmed the move, citing ‘a lot of transfer interest’ as the reason for Toney’s absence from the match squad, leaving fans both puzzled and intrigued about the striker's future in West London.

Despite the shadow of the transfer saga looming large over Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford managed a brilliant start to their campaign, claiming a 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace. The Bees' offense shone through with Bryan Mbeumo opening the scoring, followed by Yoane Wissa sealing the win with his clinical touch. The buzz in the stadium was electrifying, fans reveling in the team's performance, momentarily forgetting about the looming transfer uncertainty concerning Toney.

The absence of Toney raised eyebrows across the football community, especially as speculation swirled regarding his possible moves to clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United. While many teams in the league must maintain squad cohesion with all their stars, Brentford is navigating this unusual crossroads, trying to balance transfer ambitions with the need for early-season victories. Will it be a blessing in disguise for the Bees, or a bracing cold shower before they fully awaken to the demands of the season?

As the transfer rumor mill continues to churn, one must recognize Toney's crucial role in keeping Brentford competitive in the Premier League. It also highlights a broader trend where players are often left in limbo during transfer talks. This situation is not unique to Toney; we’ve seen similar circumstances with many players around the league. On a side note, did you know that Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium can boast an impressive capacity of 17,250 seats, making it one of the smaller venues in the Premier League but no less lively?

As for Ivan Toney, his story is one to watch. Strikers are often at the heart of any team’s ambitions, and Brentford's success hinges partly on his next move. One thing's for sure: whether on or off the pitch, he's bound to make headlines as the season progresses. Keep those popcorns ready, football fans; this saga is far from over!

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Athletic"

Ivan Toney out of Brentford squad for Premier League opener amid ... (The Athletic)

Ivan Toney has been left out of Brentford's squad for their Premier League opener against Crystal Palace amid interest from Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli.

Frank on why Toney was left out of Brentford squad to face Palace (Premier League)

The 28-year-old forward, who has been the subject of reported interest from Saudi club Al Ahli, has scored 36 goals and supplied 11 assists in 85 Premier League ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Ivan Toney left out of Brentford squad because of 'transfer interest' in ... (The Guardian)

Thomas Frank has left Ivan Toney out of Brentford's squad to face Crystal Palace amid 'a lot of transfer interest' in the striker.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Evening Standard"

Crystal Palace XI vs Brentford: Starting lineup, confirmed team news ... (Evening Standard)

Palace begin the new Premier League campaign this weekend when they visit London rivals Brentford, and the Eagles do not have many fitness concerns to worry ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Daily Post Nigeria"

EPL: Brentford drop Toney against Palace as transfer talks continue (Daily Post Nigeria)

Brentford striker, Ivan Toney, was left out of the squad to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday. Bees manager, Thomas Frank, confirmed.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Football365.com"

Ivan Toney transfer twist as Brentford striker left out after Frank ... (Football365.com)

Ivan Toney has been left out of the Brentford squad for Sunday's clash with Crystal Palace due to "a lot of transfer interest".

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Yahoo Sports"

Brentford drop Ivan Toney due to 'transfer interest' (Yahoo Sports)

Ivan Toney has been left out of the Brentford squad for their first game of the season due to 'transfer interest'.The striker has made no secret of his ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Independent"

Ivan Toney left out of Brentford squad to face Crystal Palace as ... (The Independent)

Arsenal and Manchester United have been linked with the England striker.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Brentford FC"

Brentford 2 Crystal Palace 1 (Brentford FC)

Brentford begin the Premier League season with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Gtech Community Stadium; Bryan Mbeumo gave Bees the lead with a left-footed ...

Brentford 2-1 Crystal Palace (Aug 18, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Brentford vs. Crystal Palace English Premier League game from August 18, 2024 on ESPN.

Team news: Mateta starts in Palace opener at Brentford (Crystal Palace)

Olympic silver medalist Jean-Philippe Mateta is back in the starting lineup as Oliver Glasner names his first Crystal Palace lineup of the new Premier ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "FRANCE 24"

Toney dropped by Brentford due to transfer talk (FRANCE 24)

England international Ivan Toney was not part of Brentford's squad for their Premier League opener against Crystal Palace on Sunday due to uncertainty over ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Wissa edges Brentford to win over Crystal Palace despite Toney ... (The Guardian)

Yoane Wissa edged Brentford to a 2-1 home victory against Crystal Palace as the striker Ivan Toney was left out of the hosts' squad due to transfer ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ESPN.co.uk"

Brentford 2-1 Crystal Palace (18 Aug, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Brentford vs. Crystal Palace English Premier League game from 18 August 2024 on ESPN (UK).

Post cover
Image courtesy of "FRANCE 24"

Toney-less Brentford get the better of Crystal Palace (FRANCE 24)

Brentford shrugged off the absence of Ivan Toney to get their Premier League season off to a flying start with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Associated Press"

Brentford beats Crystal Palace 2-1 in Premier League after Eze's ... (The Associated Press)

Yoane Wissa bundled the winner into the net in the 76th minute after Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson got his hands to a deflected shot by Nathan Collins but ...

Wissa's late strike earns Brentford derby win over Palace (Premier League)

Brentford made light of Ivan Toney's absence to start their 2024/25 Premier League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace, as Yoane Wissa netted a ...

Report: Palace narrowly beaten at Brentford in Premier League ... (Crystal Palace)

Goals either side of half-time saw Crystal Palace slip to an opening weekend defeat at Brentford, in a fiercely fought and controversial Premier League ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Sky Sports"

Ivan Toney transfer: Brentford approached by Saudi Pro League ... (Sky Sports)

Ivan Toney was left out of the Brentford squad for their Premier League opener against Crystal Palace on Sunday; Bees boss Thomas Frank said the striker was ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Sportstar"

BRE vs CRY, Premier League: Brentford beats Crystal Palace 2-1 ... (Sportstar)

Yoane Wissa netted the winner in the 76th minute after Palace goalkeeper Henderson got his hands to a deflected shot by Nathan Collins but pushed it onto ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Athletic"

Ivan Toney's potential Brentford to Saudi Arabia transfer: What is ... (The Athletic)

Why was Toney left out against Palace on Sunday, how much would Brentford miss him, and what could happen next?

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CHANNELS TELEVISION"

Toney-Less Brentford Defeat Crystal Palace (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Toney has less than a year left to run on his contract with the London club and is attracting interest from Saudi clubs after his role in helping England to ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Brentford FC"

Match Preview: Sheffield United U21s v Brentford B (Brentford FC)

Here's everything you need to know as Brentford B kick off their Under-21 Professional Development League season with a trip north to face Sheffield United ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Yahoo Sports"

'At times you could mistake Brentford for City or Arsenal' (Yahoo Sports)

Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy believes Brentford are showing "variation" in their play and their building from the back shows the versatility of ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Sky Sports"

Ivan Toney: Why Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham aren't moving for ... (Sky Sports)

Ivan Toney has gone from being linked to Arsenal and Chelsea to solely being wanted by Saudi Arabia club Al Ahli; Toney was left out of Brentfords opener ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Al-Ahli weigh up increased bid for Ivan Toney after Brentford reject ... (The Guardian)

Saudi Pro League's Al-Ahli have offered £35m for Ivan Toney but Brentford want at least £50m for the striker.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Brentford FC"

Neil MacFarlane accepts Scotland U19 role (Brentford FC)

Brentford B head coach Neil MacFarlane will become Scotland Under-19s' boss in a dual capacity role with his duties at Jersey Road; MacFarlane said: “I ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Brentford FC"

Match Preview: Sheffield United U21s v Brentford B (Brentford FC)

Here's everything you need to know as Brentford B kick off their Under-21 Professional Development League season with a trip north to face Sheffield United ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Yahoo Sports"

Brentford firm on Ivan Toney transfer fee - despite no takers in ... (Yahoo Sports)

Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli are currently the only club willing to meet Brentford's £60m valuation of Ivan Toney, in a transfer saga that may well go to ...

Explore the last week